All Obituaries

  Debra  A. Brabham, 62, of Allentown, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 1, 2022. Debra was born in Bamberg, S.C.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Earl and Caretha Brabham.   Survivors: Debra will be truly missed by her loving sons Jamine and Dereck (Megan) and daughter Jeanette; brothers, Donnell, Lonnie and Tobi all of Allentown, PA; sisters Joann Davis of Brooklyn, NY, Jennifer, Angela and Mary all of Allentown; ,...

Franklin R. Schwartz of Emmaus passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 29, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem. He was 80 years old, born February 7, 1942 in Northampton. He was the son of the late Robert L. Schwartz and Viola (Getz) Schwartz. He was a union Ironworker   for local #36 for 35 years before retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife Michele, sons, Franklin and Scott of Emmaus, daughter, Nicole of Bethlehem. He is also survived by...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Brian Keith Norton of Easton on July 20, 2022. 

Lillian Grace Bell, of Bethlehem passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at age 95. She was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late James and Salena (Evans) Leggett. During her working years, Lillian’s main occupation was that of housekeeper. She also held various factory positions. When not at work, Lillian was loving and caring for her family and home. In her younger years, she liked to cook, can foods, tend to the garden, and make lye soap for laundry tasks. Lillian was a member of Union...

ON JUNE 29, 2022, OUR BELOVED SISTER, MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER PASSED AWAY.   MARY LOUISE SMITH "MS. BAY" WAS BORN JULY 1, 1943 IN CUTHBERT, GA. SHE MOVED TO EASTON PA IN1967. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE ANNIE MAE SMITH AND THE LATE JIM HENRY SMITH, JR. SHE LEAVES TO CHERISH HER MEMORY THREE SONS STEVE, RODNEY, AND LEONARD. ONE DAUGHTER IVY AND ONE STEPDAUGHTER TONI. 13 GRANDCHILDREN, 15 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND TWO GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN; TWO SISTERS MARY...

OBITUARY Antonia Shell Williams, affectionately known as "Toni" peacefully passed away with her family by her side on June 7, 2022 at Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg. She was born on June 22, 1943 in Bethlehem PA, the daughter of the late Lilly Shell (Pinckney) and late Othelma Shell. Antonia was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1961. While at Liberty HS, she was a member of the varsity field hockey team. Following graduation, Antonia enrolled at Northampton County...

Prentis W. Dortch, 88, of Allentown passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in his residence. He retired from the Lehigh County Department of Corrections in 1995. While in the department, he was president of AFCME Local 543 in 1979.  Survivors: Daughter Sylvia Hack of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Antoine, Tori, and Christian Prentis, extended family and friends.